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Council appoints Schuyler Bissomratt to planning commission
Summary
The council appointed Schuyler Bissomratt to fill a vacancy on the planning commission after a staff interview and subcommittee recommendation; Bissomratt cited experience in architecture, planning, and affordable housing.
The Ellensburg City Council on Sept. 2 appointed Schuyler Bissomratt to a vacancy on the city’s Planning Commission after a subcommittee interview and recommendation.
Dan Carlson, development director, introduced the nominee and said a planning‑commission subcommittee interviewed Schuyler Bissomratt on Aug. 22 and recommended his appointment. Bissomratt told the council he has roughly a decade of experience in architecture, planning and real-estate development, including five years in Kittitas County, and emphasized affordable‑housing experience and a desire to balance growth with local rural character.
Councilmembers who participated in the interview praised his background and approved the appointment by voice vote. The council’s clerk confirmed the motion passed and Carlson noted remaining vacancies on other boards and commissions that staff will update at future meetings.
Why it matters: planning commission appointments affect local land‑use deliberations and upcoming comprehensive plan revisions; the new commissioner will participate in reviewing development regulations and plan amendments.
Next steps: Bissomratt will assume the planning commission seat and attend upcoming commission meetings and the city will post an updated board/commission matrix at a future meeting.
